Former James Bond star Timothy Dalton has joined DC’s live-action Doom Patrol series.
Per THR, Dalton will portray Dr. Niles “The Chief” Caulder, a mad scientist who leads the titular superhero team. The character is both controversial and brilliant, and a pioneer in medical science.
This will be Dalton’s first regular TV role since Penny Dreadful, where he starred as Sir Malcolm Murray. Dalton also played James Bond in The Living Daylights and License to Kill.
The rest of Doom Patrol’s cast includes Brendan Fraser as Robotman, Dwain Murphy as Negative Man, April Bowlby as Elasti-Woman, and Diane Guerrero as Crazy Jane. Alan Tudyk has also joined the ensemble as Mr. Nobody.
Source: IGN.com Doom Patrol Casts James Bond's Timothy Dalton In Leading Role